Revenge

First of all, it is really hard to review a TV show without giving away a ton of spoilers. Also, I am learning it is more difficult than I thought it'd be to write one little post once week. My procrastination and laziness knows no end! So full disclosure, I will still be doing one post a week but it may or may not always be on Wednesdays.

So I started watching this show about a week ago and I am on season 2. I don't usually like shows right away but this one caught my attention from the very first episode. For those of you who are familiar with Count of Monte Christo, it is roughly based off of that story.

I have really enjoyed the first two seasons. However, I got impatient and looked up the episode summaries of the most current episodes and I have to say I am a little disappointed with where the story line has gone. What I liked about it at first was that it wasn't too contrived but still had me pleasantly surprised with plot twists. Unfortunately though, as the seasons continue it's clear that they are just going for shock value. It's not as believable any more and on top of that many of the important and loved (more like love to hate) characters are killed off.

All in all, it's a good show to start and maybe have on in the background, but it's not a show I feel any real loyalties or passion about.

November Favorites

I don't know if you guys get snow where you live, but we've already had some and it is beautiful! It's the only thing that makes these freezing temperatures worth it. I should probably move to California though because when it gets this cold I tend to want to go into hibernation EVERY DAY. Here are some things I loved in November to help get me through the coming cold.

FOOD/DRINK

I got this as a Christmas present from my mother and I use it every day. It's pretty great because I don't freeze my hands off or burn them when I'm holding it. When it's closed it pretty much impossible to spill and that's really good for when you're as clumsy as me. The only thing I don't like about it is that because of it's design, it does usually have A LOT of finger prints on it. This doesn't bother me, but if you like your drink ware to always look spotless then I would suggest getting something else. It cost about $19.95 which is a little pricey, but that's how Starbucks works.

HOUSEHOLD

This wall heater has been an absolute miracle. Since my bedroom is in the basement, it gets very very cold. For awhile I had an oil heater but I am a very light sleeper and those clicking noises drove me nuts. It also took up a lot of room which was bad because I stubbed my toe on that thing at least 50 times. So I bought this wall heater from Home Depot for about $50 and it has been worth every penny. It's currently attached to the wall underneath my desk and my frozen feet are slowly thawing out as I write this. It works best for a small room where you can keep the door closed, and in that way it warms up the whole room. The surface does get quite hot, but that's a good thing because it means it's working. I definitely recommend getting one of these for those cold winter months.

ENTERTAINMENT

I tried watching Arrow in 2012 when it first came out but I just got busy and couldn't seem to get hooked. Then I started watching it again in November because a friend of mine who is obsessed with it finally convinced me to try it again. I must have been crazy before because this show is really good! If you like the whole Superhero Vs. Villain story line than this show is for you. There are two full seasons currently out and the third is halfway done with new episodes every week. It has everything: action, mystery, romance, fight scenes, fun villains, and of course very attractive actors/actresses.

The 100

This TV show is fairly new, having started in March of 2014. I just started watching it about a week ago and OF COURSE I binge-watched the crap out of it so I'm already caught up haha. The story line is set in the future, after humans have so destroyed the earth that they have to live on a spaceship called the Ark. However, their oxygen supply is dwindling and they have to find a way to save themselves. They send down 100 prisoners, children and teens, to see if the Earth is inhabitable. Not only are they able to survive there, but they are not alone. I don't want to give too much away, so I'll leave it at that. It is quite intense as far as violence, but it's not gory exactly. There are also a few sex scenes but they don't actually show anything too graphic. As the show progresses it does get more intense, so I mean I wouldn't watch it with my grandmother or anything. Unless your grandma is super chill and is like, "Bring it on!"

I rate this show: Love It